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cochlear nucleus
cochlear nucleus The cochlear nucleus is a brainstem nucleus that receives input from the cochlear nerve.
The cochlear nucleus is a brainstem nucleus that receives input from the cochlear nerve. It lies lateral and dorsolateral to the inferior cerebellar peduncles, is divided into dorsal and ventral parts, and serves as an early center for central auditory processing before sending signals on to higher auditory areas.